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verb \ˈweld\

Definition of weld

intransitive verb
: to become or be capable of being welded
transitive verb
1a : to unite (metallic parts) by heating and allowing the metals to flow together or by hammering or compressing with or without previous heatingb : to unite (plastics) in a similar manner by heatingc : to repair (something) by this methodd : to produce or create as if by such a process
2 : to unite or reunite closely or intimately architecture that welds the past and the present

play \ˈwel-də-bəl\ adjective

alteration of obsolete English well to weld, from Middle English wellen to boil, well, weld — more at well

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First Known Use: 1599

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1831

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: to join pieces of metal together by heating the edges until they begin to melt and then pressing them together
: to join or bring (people or things) close together

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verb \ˈweld\

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1 : to join two pieces of metal or plastic by heating and allowing the edges to flow together
2 : to be capable of being joined by heating and allowing the edges to flow together Some metals weld easily.
3 : to join closely The author welds two stories into one.